If you're looking for the most horrifying execution method in history, scaphism is a strong contender. Used by the ancient ...

Genlisea, or the “corkscrew” carnivorous plant, doesn’t wait above ground to hunt. Here’s how it traps tiny prey right ...

It makes me feel like a proud parent to see them take flight ...

Summer is the season for flies, which belong to an insect group that scientists call Diptera. Many fly species are more ...

A gardening expert has urged gardeners to take a closer look at their lawns for pests that could be damaging the grass and ...

Insects are everywhere, crawling across sidewalks, hanging out in our gardens, and even invading our homes. Despite ...

Insects are everywhere, crawling across sidewalks, hanging out in our gardens, and even invading our homes. Despite ...

An injured monarch butterfly has been given a second chance to fly after a rare wing transplant using donor wings from a dead ...

When describing a fly, many people think of the ubiquitous house fly (Musca domestica); whereas, some biologists might envision the fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster). Both are good examples of ...

There is a large bug that is buzzing around the yards of New York State. It looks so much like a mosquito and it has many people wondering if it is dangerous? It has six legs and what looks like one ...

Alan Thompson took this photo of a crane fly as it was resting on a wall in the shade. Crane flies (Tipula sp.) are large flying insects that typically appear in spring or summer. These insects spend ...

Tennessee is a beautiful, pastoral state full of sweeping grasslands, thick forests, and lush rivers. It’s also home to a large collection of creatures. Mammal-wise, the Volunteer State is home to ...